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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $155,000 on Dec 29, 2009

540 DEXTER ST

PROVIDENCE, RI 02907
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,196 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
3,200 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1895
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$155,000 · Dec 29, 2009

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,228 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$427,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$106,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$320,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$303,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$504,996

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.16
51
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
1
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
28
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.15 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyPROVIDENCE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.07
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(11)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(3)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Leviton Dual Language SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.1 mi
H
Dr. Jorge Alvarez High School
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
M
Roger Williams Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi

District: Providence School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02907These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.131
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.114
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.58

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.21%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.29,613
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.12,620 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$41,889
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$58,050
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

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How this home compares

540 Dexter St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 75% of homes in Providence County
  • Has a smaller lot than 94% of homes in Providence County
  • Older than 95% of homes in Providence County

How it measures up in Providence 02907

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Providence 02907.

Living area2,196 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,252 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 48% of homes nearby

Lot size3,200 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.1 acBigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Year built1895
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 9% of homes nearby

How 540 Dexter St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest EndProvidence 02907Providence County
Living areabigger than2,196 ft²42% of homes48% of homes75% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,200 ft²26% of homes15% of homes6% of homes
Year builtnewer than18959% of homes9% of homes5% of homes

About 540 Dexter St

When did 540 Dexter St, Providence, RI last sell?

540 Dexter St, Providence, RI last sold on Dec 29, 2009 for $155,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 8 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 540 Dexter St, Providence, RI?

540 Dexter St, Providence, RI has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,196 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 540 Dexter St, Providence, RI built?

540 Dexter St, Providence, RI was built in 1895, making it 131 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 540 Dexter St, Providence, RI?

540 Dexter St, Providence, RI is assigned to Leviton Dual Language School (elementary), rated C+; Dr. Jorge Alvarez High School (high); Roger Williams Middle School (middle), rated D. All sit in Providence School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 540 Dexter St, Providence, RI compare to other homes in Providence 02907?

Among the 4,136 homes in Providence 02907, it is bigger than 48% of them (2,196 ft² against a typical 2,252 ft²), its lot is bigger than 15% of them (3,200 ft² against a typical 0.1 ac) and it is newer than 9% of them (1895 against a typical 1925). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 540 Dexter St, Providence, RI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 540 Dexter St, Providence, RI was $3,228. The county assessed it at $427,500.

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